Contemporary English Over-Piping

Master the art of over-piping! Join Ceri DD Griffiths for classic cushion work, sweeping scrolls and many more exquisite techniques.

Learn how to make sophisticated cakes that are fit for royalty with royal icing maestro Ceri and his modern take on classic over-piping. Ceri walks you through techniques for sweeping scrolls, beautiful barrels and stacked line work that you can use time and again to wow friends and clients. Pipe darling miniature roses, perfect for finishing cakes, cupcakes and cookies. Make a pastillage dome with over-piped lattice work. And learn to control your icing consistency for impressive results on every project.

Lesson 7. Delicate Finishing Touches

"This class was a joy to participate in from start to finish. Ceri is very clear in his instruction and gives some super tips along the way to help ensure each stage is completed successfully."
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Lesson plan

13:31

Lesson 1. Introduction to Pastillage

Meet British royal icing expert Ceri DD Griffiths as he shows you how to make and mold pastillage.

12:00

Lesson 2. Introduction to Royal Icing

Ceri leads a discussion on the different types of royal icing before showing you how to make beautiful and delicate piped miniature roses.

12:35

Lesson 3. The Art of Cushion Work

Turn your pastillage dome into a work of art as Ceri shows you how to pipe a cushion, adding layer upon layer of delicate royal icing stringwork.

12:16

Lesson 4. Piping the Foundations

Create luscious barrels and then dive into line work as you attach and drop strings on the top and side of your cake and layer them to create rich over-piped detail.

9:29

Lesson 5. Sweeping Scrolls

Add movement and texture to your cake as Ceri shows you the basics of piping scrolls flat before moving to the cake and then adding variations on the theme.

9:39

Lesson 6. The Art of Line Work

Embellish piped scrolls with over-piped line work as it follows the scrollís sweeping lines.

12:16

Lesson 7. Delicate Finishing Touches

Ceri DD Griffiths, Instructor of Contemporary English Over-Piping

Ceri DD Griffiths has been decorating cakes and putting a modern spin on royal icing over-piping techniques for over 30 years. A graduate of the Cardiff Bakery and Confectionery College and an international instructor, Ceri is well-versed in creating confectionary masterpieces.

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Class rating

(26 reviews)

Fabulous!

by dhwstrick4927767 on March 1, 2015

The presenter is clear, precise, articulate, and inspiring. This class looks as though it will mark the beginning of a rich journey of creativity and joy.

The presenter is clear, precise, articulate, and inspiring. This class looks as though it will mark the beginning of a rich journey of creativity and joy.

Wonderful Class

by Laniya Mathew on February 20, 2015

Very beautifully explained.

Very beautifully explained.

Great Instruction

by cakebyava6544074 on February 14, 2015

This moves smoothly and very informative. Can't wait to try these techniques.

This moves smoothly and very informative. Can't wait to try these techniques.